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M4.8 earthquake 14 km SE of Colbún, Chile

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 14 km SE of Colbún, Chile at Feb 21, 2026, 07:47 UTC, at a depth of 99 km. The epicentre was 15 km (9 mi) SE of Colbun. 5 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude4.8 mb
TimeFeb 21, 2026, 07:47 UTC
Depth98.7 km
Coordinates-35.802, -71.313
Felt reports5
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.313 km E of San Clemente, Chile29 km / 18 midepth 108 km
4.222 km NE of Talca, Chile56 km / 35 midepth 79 km
4.35 km SE of Molina, Chile73 km / 45 midepth 94 km
4.014 km SE of Cauquenes, Chile86 km / 54 midepth 65 km
4.733 km SE of Molina, Chile64 km / 40 midepth 102 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.